Inter Milan reject Wesley Sneijder to Manchester City talk

Inter Milan have rejected speculation that
Wesley Sneijder could join Manchester City during the transfer window, just days after the Dutch play-maker confirmed his intention to remain at the San Siro.

The talk surrounding Sneijder’s future has been almost non stop since the summer, when he was consistently linked with a move to Manchester United, in one of the longest running on-off sagas in recent history.

The chatter had resumed last week, but the 27-year-old was quick to stamp it out, by committing himself to Inter Milan, until at least the summer, telling the Dutch media: ‘If I must give a percentage for it, I think I am 90 per cent certain I will stay until at least the summer’.

‘I enjoy myself here at the moment and at this point I don’t have anything to choose from. I don’t say that I am 100% certain, because something unexpected can always happen.’

That last line had kept the speculation alive, and when Inter began talks with United’s city and title rivals Manchester City this week over Carlos Tevez , the rumour mill hit over drive, with many suggesting a swap deal could be in the offing.

However, Inter chief Marco Branca has denied the negotiations were connected, reaffirming Sneijder’s stance that he will stay until at least the summer: “There were no discussions whatsoever regarding Wesley Sneijder today during our meeting in London with representatives of Manchester City.

Sneijder is expected to finally complete a move from Inter in the summer, with bids of around £20 million required to tempt the Italian’s into selling.